I believe Leaf modules are only rated for 240A continuous, though they certainly can peak more. Make sure your controller limits the current to the motor correctly, and ideally it should also be configured for maximum draw from the battery pack. I don't know if this Curtis can be setup like that though.Is it possible to estimate the discharge amps without running the vehicle first ?
I think I answered my own question - The primary fuse in the car is 300amps, I can't exceed that.
I'm using Volt modules and a Volt main fuse - I believe it is about 330 ampsIs it possible to estimate the discharge amps without running the vehicle first ?
I think I answered my own question - The primary fuse in the car is 300amps, I can't exceed that.
I'm using Volt modules and a Volt main fuse - I believe it is about 330 ampsIs it possible to estimate the discharge amps without running the vehicle first ?
I think I answered my own question - The primary fuse in the car is 300amps, I can't exceed that.
However my controller is set to 1200 amps and my battery current reaches that value as I accelerate
So far I have nor blown the "Main Fuse"
Tesla use a pyrotechnic main fuse that can blow immediately you exceed that current but the wire type main fuses will take quite a while (seconds) to blow even with a 400% overload
NoAre you using a bms on the discharge side ?
It may work... Noname Chinese vendors are known to overstate the specs, and often they don't use correct parts (such as MOSFETs). If you happen to order that board, double check if those MOSFETs are indeed rated for 300A (which I actually doubt, more likely that's peak).Would this bms work and support the discharge side ? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192702426670
I suspect that we are all talking at cross purposes
I would NOT expect any BMS to actually try and control discharge current - you have got a controller and some contactors to do that
A BMS will monitor some cells and MAY do some cell/cell balancing
But it will NOT shut off the charger - it will instead instruct the charger to shut off
At the discharge side most do nothing - but IF it does do anything it will instruct the controller to cut back or off
The BMS needs to handle the balancing current - a piddly small amount
I don't think that diagram proves what you think it proves...You are mistaken. Many BMSes intended for use in high current applications have specific port(s) for connecting charge/discharge contactors. Here is a wiring diagram for Zeva BMS16, with two separate contactors clearly visible :
http://www.zeva.com.au/Products/images_lge/BMS16v2_Example.jpg
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You are technically correct here, you just misunderstood what I was saying. The question of current is only relevant to the way BMS may be switching load/charger on/off. Many low current BMSes do that by means of on-board MOSFETs. Since it is impractical to use solid state devices as switches in high current applications, BMSes meant for high current applications rely on contactors, while providing control interfaces for those contactors.I don't think that diagram proves what you think it proves...
The discharge current is not under the control of the BMS normally. The controller throttles that and keeps it within limits. This diagram shows the BMS controlling the main contactor (to open it if a cell is low) and a charge contactor (to prevent overcharging). Neither of those are concerned with discharge amperage. The only reason it has a shunt is for state of charge calculation, probably. That's all my Zeva does with the current sensor.
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That is EXACTLY what I saidYou are mistaken. Many BMSes intended for use in high current applications have specific port(s) for connecting charge/discharge contactors. Here is a wiring diagram for Zeva BMS16, with two separate contactors clearly visible :
http://www.zeva.com.au/Products/images_lge/BMS16v2_Example.jpg
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Except you saidThat is EXACTLY what I said
The BMS does NOT control the current in either situation but it does effectively tell the charger or the controller to STOP
Which I explained it often can't do, as there there may be no integration between the BMS and the charger.But it will NOT shut off the charger - it will instead instruct the charger to shut off
It's all good.Except you said
Which I explained it often can't do, as there there may be no integration between the BMS and the charger.
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I'm partially interested in having a speedo and odemeter. I don't have one currently and the law requires it.It's all good.
ZEVA can communicate with several chargers via canbus or by triggering an enable relay. I even used a TC charger and ZEVA was able to set the charge parameters over canbus.
The type of BMS that the OP is referring to actually pushes all power through the BMS, hence his question of how large he should go. I don t see any reason to use a BMS like that in this application, even if they have one that is robust enough for it.
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I don't think that BMS will work with your system. I am also making a build with Nissan Leaf batteries; each Nissan module is rated at around 8 volts. That BMS has a battery voltage detection range of 1-5V so its a little too low to detect a leaf module. Maybe it could work if you set it up to each cell in the module but i think your best bet is to find something similar to this but with a little higher voltage detection. If you find something please let me know though I'm also in the market for a BMS for Leaf batteries! Ill msg here if I find anything as well.Would this bms work and support the discharge side ? https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/192702426670